The sixth HKTDC Home Delights Expo features a wide range of quality electrical appliances, kitchen equipment and household products, including many premium brands such as Dyson, OTO, Philips, Towngas and Tiger. More
A recent survey conducted by HKTDC Research during the Spring Edition of the 2019 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (13-16 April) showed increased confidence among electronics industry players. Respondents were also more optimistic about possible developments in the China-US trade dispute. In addition, the industry was positive about the overall market prospects for electronics in 2019. More
Sentiment within the lighting industry is improving, according to a survey conducted at the 2019 HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition). Overall, buyers and exhibitors are cautiously optimistic with regard to the near-term sales prospects for many lighting products. In particular, strong demand from the Asia-Pacific region was seen as likely to brighten prospects over the next two years. More
Diversity is a key to success for enterprises ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to giant corporations and entire economies; and Hong Kong’s start-up scene shows the city has diversity in spades. More
The State Council has resolved to maintain the preferential enterprise income tax policy for the integrated circuit (IC) design and software industries. More
The 9th Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants was held in Geneva from 29 April to 10 May 2019. In the run-up to the conference, eight European Environmental NGOs jointly sent an open letter to the European Commission strongly encouraging the EU to withdraw the recycling exemptions for certain flame retardant chemicals. More
Fuelled by the influx of foreign investment, Myanmar’s manufacturing industry has grown rapidly in recent years. Hong Kong manufacturers looking to invest in the country should be aware of issues relating to human resources, electricity and logistics. Despite the operational challenges, Myanmar is an ideal destination for labour-intensive production. More
The current preferential enterprise income tax policies on offer to manufacturers of integrated circuits (IC) and software developers are to be continued and extended to all similar China-based businesses, including those under overseas ownership. More
